The achievements of African players in leagues like MLS and worldwide has already helped to create fresh opportunities for the next generation. Now I suppose this year is as good as any to project MLS All Stars rebounding from a loss to Arsenal to claim a fourth win in six years. [Full Article...]

Saru would be bound to transformation targets ahead of 2023. "France's bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023 extends from the same spirit as that of Paris", he said. "SA has previously hosted world class events such as the All Africa Games, Cricket World Cup, 2010 Fifa World Cup and many global conferences". The event will further boost our tourism and hospitality sector. [Full Article...]

If Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has season-ending surgery , backup quarterback Matt Moore will find himself in a familiar position. ESPN's Jeff Darlington reported the news on Twitter on Thursday, which Adam Schefter later corroborated. The Dolphins could pursue Colin Kaepernick , who parted ways with the San Francisco 49ers in March and remains unsigned. [Full Article...]

The announcement will come at a press conference in Plymouth at USA Hockey Arena on Friday morning at 10 a.m. A former National Hockey League player, assistant coach and head coach, Granato just finished his first season as a college head coach at Wisconsin. [Full Article...]

To accompany his announcement Mata, who recently visited one of the charities in Mumbai, India, wrote an article for The Players' Tribune website where he explained, in-depth, his decision. The first target is to assemble a "starting XI" of committed players, with the long-term goal of unlocking one per cent of the entire revenue from the football industry for grassroots football charities. [Full Article...]

President Donald Trump denied Wednesday that he called the White House a "dump ". This is the first extended vacation Trump has taken since becoming president, although he has spent several weekends away from the White House at Mar-a-Lago. [Full Article...]

The 37-year-old will link up with former Tottenham team mate Teddy Sheringham , who was appointed the new ATK manager last month. Keane holds the record for most number of appearances and highest number of goals scored for the Republic of Ireland . [Full Article...]

The Brazilian's departure from Barca has left the Primera Liga giants searching for a replacement, and while Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho is thought to be the top target, Chelsea's Belgian forward Hazard has also been linked with a move to the Camp Nou. [Full Article...]

On Friday, the three-time Grand Slam champion - who has not played since making a first-round exit from Wimbledon last month - followed Djokovic in bringing his campaign to an end, telling his fans: "I will see you all in 2018!" "This was the only solution to make sure I will be able to compete at the top level for many more years", the Swiss said in a statement on Facebook. [Full Article...]

Bellis, 18, overcame Paraguay's Veronica Cepede Royg 7-6 (7-3) 6-2. The two-time Wimbledon champion looked back to her best as she builds strength following a career-threatening knife attack at the end of past year and did not face a single break point against her 111th-ranked Ukrainian opponent. [Full Article...]

Onomah and the rest of Villa's new arrivals could make their debut this weekend, when Bruce's side welcome Hull City to Villa Park in Saturday's teatime kick-off. Pau Lopez has meanwhile returned to Espanyol after failing to win a permanent deal following his loan spell. Connor Ogilvie and Tom Glover have meanwhile been loaned to Gillingham and Central Coast Mariners respectively. [Full Article...]

New sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: "We've still got two weeks until the Bundesliga starts, and we will train more intensively". Praising his opponents, he said: " Liverpool are already in good shape - they play in their domestic league and Champions League qualifiers soon and they counter-attacked us well". [Full Article...]

Elliott, 22, has denied the domestic violence accusations. "Zeke has had some other things that have been looked at and are being looked at". "The domestic violence is not an issue", Jones said. Paddy's Day festivities. He visited a marijuana shop in Seattle before a preseason game there. Pot is legal there, but banned by the NFL. But so far, there has been no word from the league. [Full Article...]

Ole Miss coach Matt Luke made the announcement on Wednesday during the team's preseason media day. They were arrested by Oxford police on Tuesday afternoon and later released on $1,000 bond. Cooley, a sophomore, played in four games in 2016. With Webster being out against South Alabama , Ole Miss will need a younger defensive back like Jalen Julius to step up and fill his shoes against the hi... [Full Article...]

The one thing that has continued to plague the reigning Cy Young victor has been the long ball. Betts hasn't been almost as good as he was previous year when he finished runner-up to Mike Trout in AL MVP voting, but he still leads the Red Sox in home runs (18), RBI (69) and stolen bases (17). [Full Article...]

Rangi Chase, the former England global and man of steel victor, has been suspended by Widnes after testing positive for cocaine. Having been told of the immediate suspension by the UK Anti-Doping body and the Rugby Football League the Vikings stated that 'The club fully respects this suspension and are now reviewing this matter'. [Full Article...]